Trinity Woodbridge Food Pantry Sees 'Large' Increase In Need

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — At Patch, we partnered with Ring doorbell security to find local heroes, people who are not thinking of themselves and simply trying to help others during the COVID crisis.

And a reader nominated Michele Purtz, a volunteer with Trinity Woodbridge Food Pantry, part of Trinity Episcopal Church. Since the pandemic began, Trinity Woodbridge has seen a "large increase" in the number of families needing food, according to volunteers.

Last week they served 46 families and provided meals donated by local Woodbridge restaurants for 60 people. In addition, 52 children were provided diapers.

Name: Michele Purtz

Hometown: Woodbridge

Hero's job: Trinity Woodbridge Food Pantry

Reason for recognition: Michele has been on the front lines for all of this. She brings out the best in everyone that knows her and works very hard to serve the community in need. She is a blessing to our Trinity Church family. She is loving and hard working and all who know her are blessed to call her a friend.

Thank you, Michele Purtz and Trinity Woodbridge Food Pantry!!

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.